INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-#102
9696 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33173 · 305.598.1714
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects flying in dish area near floor drain. Observed 5 live flying insects flying in back prep area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop store inside dirty water 140F at wait station. Operator replaced water.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer door handles soiled at kitchen entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F at wait station. Operator turned on heat.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grab clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands in between. Manager coached employee on hand washing processes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored over pasteurized egg whites inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth. Operator added date of birth to certificates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled across from cook line. Employee cleaned handles during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dish machine.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects flying in dish area near floor drain. Observed 5 live flying insects flying in back prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked bacon inside reach in cooler on cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink in back area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted bucket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom corner of back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area near floor drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near drain in dish area
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at wait station. Operator properly placed bucket.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken tenders stored not covered inside reach in freezer on cook line. Operator placed lid
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler in front of cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler in front of cook line soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of frozen chicken tenders not covered inside of reach in freezer in front of cook line. Operator covered product.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in coolers.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding), stored in the stem table located in the cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed the tomatoes inside walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed standing head mixer soiled, located at preparation area, employee cleaned it on site.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled, located in the cook line. Operator cleaned it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored no inverted. Operator removed it and stored it in a propped manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler gaskets torn, located in the cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near the dishwasher machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a couple of floor tiles in disrepair, in front of the dishwasher machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled, located at cook line, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream no covered. Operator covered the ice cream.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind reach in cooler located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation area table, employee removed it and placed in the sanitizer bucket.
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